Basic optimization strategies

When you optimize your application, many factors should be taken into consideration. Performance optimization isn't solely related to optimizing the way you use Papervision3D. In the end, it's all about optimizing performance in Flash. Let's first examine some optimization techniques that are not specific to Papervision3D.

Stage quality

Changing the stage quality to low is the easiest way to gain a lot of performance. This might sound odd, as you want to create applications that look good. But decreasing stage quality doesn't necessarily mean that you decrease the quality of what you see on screen. First, take a look at the quality settings that you can set and the effect this will have on your application:

• StageQuality.BEST: Graphics are anti-aliased using a 4 by 4 pixel grid. This always smoothens bitmaps.

• StageQuality.HIGH : Graphics are anti-aliased using a 4 by 4 pixel grid. This smoothes out bitmaps if the movie is static. By default, the quality of the...